The Top 4 Olympic Apps

By Duy Vu posted February 7, 2014 at 2:55 pm

The Winter Olympics of 2014 officially started on February 6 and athletes from across the globe have made their trek to Sochi. Expect fans to cheer on the athletes from their country to bring home the gold. No matter which events you are inclined to watch, your smartphone can keep you up to date with latest news, highlights, the medal counts, and so much more. Here are some smartphone apps we found to help you keep you updated on the Olympics:

Sochi 2014 Guide

The Sochi 2014 Guide is the official guide app for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. This app gives you an overview of the upcoming events allows you to easily integrate it with your calendar. If you’re unable to watch a particular event, there’s a section for news and highlights so you can effortlessly catch up on what you missed. If you’re attending the Sochi 2014 Olympics in person, this app includes tips on where you can stay, ticket information, and a lot more.

Sochi 2014 Results

The Sochi 2014 results app is similar to the guide app but its main focus is to keep you updated with the medal counts and the results of the events. You don’t have to worry about missing the latest news and medal updates on your favorite event or athlete because the app has push notifications that you can customize to your liking. The app also allows you to view complete details on a particular event, including the competition schedule. It also features a list of athletes with their biographies, letting watchers connect with the favorite athletes on a personal level.

Sochi 2014 Medal Alert

If you prefer a simpler app to track medal counts, then the Sochi 2014 Medal Alert app is the one for you. The push notifications option of this app allows you to easily set alerts for any country and events that you’d like to receive updates for. Although it functions much in the same way as the Sochi 2014 results, it offers a cleaner design and has fewer options. If you prefer to only receive updates for medaling of your favorite events, download the Sochi 2014 Medal Alert app.

Olympics Athlete’s Hub

The Olympics Athlete’s Hub app features thousands of profiles of Olympians and is the best way to stay connected and follow the participants of the 2014 Winter Olympics. This app puts the spotlight on the athletes themselves by pulling in social feeds from Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. You can create your own custom feed by following Olympians on the Hub and you can stay up-to-date with what’s trending among the Sochi 2014 athletes. The Olympics Athlete’s Hub app is the only app that gives you a backstage pass at the Olympics.

If you can’t watch every minute of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, keeping these apps on hand would be a great idea! You’ll never miss out on an important update.